Opinion
Comment: CDC needs to be transparent about its covid mistakes
The agency needs to be clear about what it didn’t know and what the purpose of its guidance…
Local News
Providence nurse’s tearful plea shines light on short-staffed ER
The nurse described an overwhelmed emergency department, as staff have pleaded with the Everett City Council for hazard…
Local News
Snohomish County, cities announce $9.6M for mental health, shelter
Projects span from Edmonds to Sultan. Each city is using American Rescue Plan Act money, with the county…
Northwest
Seattle ends COVID hazard pay for grocery store workers
The now repealed policy had required grocery stores to pay employees an additional $4 per hour.
Opinion
Comment: FDA finally has a simple, well-timed booster plan
With new covid boosters ready this fall, they can be paired with flu shots. But Congress has to…
Northwest
King County considers mandates, urges masking, boosters
Hospitalizations in King County have increased three-fold since April, resulting in talk of mandates.
Local News
Providence nurses seek hazard pay from Everett amid staffing woes
Council members agreed to review their options to support nurses, but mandating extra pay may not be possible.
Local News
Judge dismisses GOP lawmakers’ challenge of House vax rule
Rep. Robert Sutherland and five colleagues fought a requirement barring access to the House floor unless vaccinated
Local News
Governor wants to make vaccine mandate permanent for new hires
Jay Inslee also wants to require current and future state employees keep up with their shots, if they…
Local News
New health officer worked closely with Snohomish County in pandemic
The outgoing health officer has “nothing but confidence” in his successor. The two say they had similar approaches…
Life
Jennifer Bardsley’s fighting COVID-19 with vaccines and TLC
But even with vaccinations, the disease is scary for people like her with less than robust immune systems.
Opinion
Comment: Spell out risks, benefits of covid vax to parents
What does it mean that fewer than 20 percent of parents of kids 5 and younger intend to…
Local News
Snohomish Health District picks a new leader: Dr. James Lewis
He’s a medical epidemiologist with Public Health — Seattle King County and will take the helm Aug. 1.
Local News
Despite pleas, Community Transit sticks with vaccine policy
Current and former employees asked the board and CEO to rescind a COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Northwest
Washington hospitals again strained by COVID-19 spread
Hospital officials warn that facilities are heading toward another COVID-19 case peak.
Opinion
Comment: Lack of studies leaves us flying blind with Paxlovid
The covid treatment is effective for older patients, but data is thin on whether it’s helping others.
Local News
New plan would merge Snohomish Health District with county
The COVID-19 pandemic proved the integration would improve public health responses, officials say.
Northwest
Gov. Inslee tests positive for COVID, has mild symptoms
The governor is fully vaccinated, including two booster shots.
Local News
As COVID trends up again, officials ‘strongly recommend’ masks
There are no new mandates in Washington or Snohomish County. But “we really have an opportunity to get…
Northwest
Rate of COVID-19 cases is on the rise in Washington state
Hospitalizations are still low but are beginning to increase, according to statewide data.